Restraints - Service Information: Removal & Installation Dodge Journey I

REMOVAL

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1. Adjust the front seat to its most forward position for easiest access to the B-pillar trim.
2. Remove the upper trim (4) from the B-pillar (1). Refer to «Body/Interior/PANEL, B-Pillar Trim - Removal»(ref-353577-S27371348752010011200000) .
3. Remove the screw that secures the seat belt turning loop (5) to the height adjuster (3) on the upper B-pillar.
4. Remove the seat belt turning loop from the height adjuster.
5. Remove the screw (2) that secures the top of the height adjuster to the B-pillar.
6. Disengage the tabs at the bottom of the height adjuster from the slots in the B-pillar.
7. Remove the adjuster from the B-pillar.

INSTALLATION

1. Position the seat belt turning loop height adjuster (3) to the upper inner B-pillar (1).
2. Engage the tabs at the bottom of the height adjuster into the slots in the B-pillar.
3. Install and tighten the screw (2) that secures the height adjuster to the B-pillar. Tighten the screw to 58 N.m (43 ft. lbs.).
4. Position the seat belt turning loop onto the height adjuster on the upper B-pillar. Be certain the seat belt webbing is not twisted between the turning loop and the web guide or between the turning loop and the lower anchor.
5. Install and tighten the screw (2) that secures the turning loop to the height adjuster. Tighten the screw to 37 N.m (27 ft. lbs.).
6. Reinstall the upper trim (4) onto the inside of the B-pillar. Refer to «Body/Interior/PANEL, B-Pillar Trim - Installation»(ref-353577-S21811088682010011200000) .

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The injection molded, thermoplastic driver airbag protective trim cover (2) is the most visible part of the driver airbag. The driver airbag is located in the center of the steering wheel (1), where it is secured to the armature within the hub cavity of the four-spoke steering wheel. An injection molded, bright emblem with the Dodge Ram logo is applied to the center of the trim cover.

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Concealed beneath the driver air bag trim cover (2) are the folded airbag cushion, the airbag housing (1), the airbag inflator (3) and the retainers that secure the inflator to the housing. The airbag cushion, housing and inflator are secured within an integral receptacle molded into the back of the trim cover. The vertical walls of this receptacle have a total of 16 small windows with blocking tabs that are engaged by 16 hook formations around the perimeter of the airbag housing. Each hook is inserted through one of the windows and the blocking tab in each window keeps the hook properly engaged with the trim cover, locking the trim cover securely into place on the airbag housing.

The driver airbag is secured through two mounting tabs (4) integral to the stamped steel airbag housing by two screws to the horn switch armature located within the hub cavity of the steering wheel. The mounting provisions are accessed through clearance holes located at each side of the steering wheel hub trim cover.

The airbag used in this vehicle is a multistage-type that complies with revised federal airbag standards to deploy with less force than those used in some prior vehicles. A radial deploying 67.3 centimeter (26.5 inch) diameter fabric airbag cushion with internal tethers is used. The airbag inflator is a dual-initiator, non-azide, pyrotechnic-type unit and is secured to the stamped metal airbag housing using four flanged hex nuts. Two keyed and color-coded connector receptacles on the driver airbag inflator connect the two inflator initiators to the vehicle electrical system through two, two-wire pigtail harnesses of the clockspring.

The driver airbag cannot be repaired, and must be replaced if deployed, ineffective, or in any way damaged.

Note. The following procedure is for replacement of an ineffective or damaged driver airbag. If the airbag is ineffective or damaged, but not deployed, review the recommended procedures for handling non-deployed supplemental restraints. See Restraints - Standard Procedure . If the driver airbag has been deployed, review the recommended procedures for service after a supplemental restraint deployment before removing the airbag from the vehicle. See Restraints - Standard Procedure .

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1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service.
2. From the sides of the steering wheel (1), remove the two screws (2) that secure the driver airbag (3) to the horn switch armature.
3. Pull the driver airbag (2) away from the steering wheel far enough to access the two electrical connections on the back of the airbag housing. CAUTION: Do not pull on the clockspring pigtail wires or pry on the connector insulator to disengage the connector from the driver airbag inflator connector receptacle. Improper removal of these pigtail wires and their connector insulators can result in damage to the airbag circuits or connector insulators.
4. The clockspring driver airbag pigtail wire connectors (1) are secured by integral latches to the airbag inflator connector receptacles, which are located on the back of the driver airbag housing. Depress the latches on each side of the connector insulator and pull the insulators straight out from the airbag inflator to disconnect them from the connector receptacles.
5. Remove the driver airbag from the steering wheel.
6. If the driver airbag has been deployed, the clockspring must be replaced and the steering column must be inspected. See «Restraints/CLOCKSPRING - Removal»(ref-353580-S40865700452010011200000) or «Steering/Column - Diagnosis and Testing»(ref-353572-S09726991682010011200000) .

Note. The following procedure is for replacement of an ineffective or damaged driver airbag. If the airbag is ineffective or damaged, but not deployed, review the recommended procedures for handling non-deployed supplemental restraints. See Restraints - Standard Procedure . If the driver airbag has been deployed, review the recommended procedures for service after a supplemental restraint deployment before removing the airbag from the vehicle. See Restraints - Standard Procedure .

1. Position the driver airbag (2) close enough to the steering wheel to reconnect the two electrical connections on the back of the airbag housing.
2. When installing the driver airbag, reconnect the two clockspring driver airbag pigtail wire connectors (1) to the airbag inflator connector receptacles by pressing straight in on the connector. Be certain to engage each keyed and color-coded connector to the matching connector receptacle. You can be certain that each connector is fully engaged in its receptacle by listening carefully for a distinct, audible click as the connector latches snap into place.
3. Carefully position the driver airbag (3) in the steering wheel (1). Be certain that the clockspring pigtail wires in the steering wheel hub area are not pinched between the driver airbag and the steering wheel or the horn switch armature.
4. From the sides of the steering wheel, install and tighten the two screws (2) that secure the driver airbag to the horn switch armature. Tighten the screws to 5.5 N.m (50 in. lbs.).
5. Do not reconnect the battery negative cable at this time. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) verification test procedure should be performed following service of any SRS component. See «Restraints - Standard Procedure»(ref-353580-S33366774452010011200000) .

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The horizontal surface of the instrument panel top pad (1) above the beverage cooler bin (2) is the most visible part of the passenger airbag. The passenger airbag door is integral to the top of the instrument panel top pad forward of the beverage cooler bin opening and above the glove box on the instrument panel in front of the front seat passenger seating position.

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Located below the passenger airbag door area of the instrument panel top pad (2), the molded thermoplastic passenger airbag retainer (1) is secured to the underside of the top pad. The retainer defines the airbag door breakout area of the top pad and serves as the receptacle for the passenger airbag cushion and housing. Numerous small window openings on the forward and rearward flanges of the receptacle receive mating hook formations stamped into the airbag housing, which locate and secure the housing to the top pad.

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The passenger airbag unit (1) is also secured by two studs and nuts through two stamped mounting straps and studs (3) to the instrument panel structural support. The passenger airbag unit used in this vehicle is a multistage type that complies with revised federal airbag standards to deploy with less force than those used in some prior vehicles. The passenger airbag unit consists of a stamped metal housing, the airbag cushion, and the airbag inflator (2). The airbag inflator is secured to the housing by four screws and nuts. The airbag housing contains the folded airbag cushion. An approximately 66 centimeter (26 inch) wide by 76 centimeter (30 inch) high rectangular fabric cushion is used.

The airbag inflator is a non-azide, pyrotechnic-type unit that is secured to and sealed within the airbag housing. Two dedicated take outs and yellow connectors of the instrument panel wire harness with keyed, color-coded (black and orange) insulators connect the two inflator initiators to the vehicle electrical system.

The passenger airbag cannot be repaired, and must be replaced if deployed, ineffective, or in any way damaged. The passenger airbag door and retainer are serviced only as a unit with the instrument panel top pad. If the passenger airbag is deployed, the instrument panel top pad must also be replaced. The two stamped stud straps are serviced as a unit with the instrument panel structural support and must be transferred from the existing passenger airbag housing to a new replacement airbag during service.

Note. The following procedure is for replacement of an ineffective or damaged passenger airbag. If the airbag is ineffective or damaged, but not deployed, review the recommended procedures for handling non-deployed supplemental restraints. See Restraints - Standard Procedure . If the passenger airbag has been deployed, review the recommended procedures for service after a supplemental restraint deployment before removing the airbag from the vehicle. See Restraints - Standard Procedure .

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1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service.
2. Remove the top pad (3) and passenger airbag from the instrument panel as a unit. Refer to «Body/Instrument Panel/PAD, Instrument Panel - Removal»(ref-353577-S37913522112010011200000) .
3. Place the top pad on a suitable work surface with the top facing down. If the top pad will be reused, be certain to take the proper precautions to prevent the top pad from receiving cosmetic damage during the following procedures.
4. Disengage each of the hooks on one side of the airbag housing (1) from the windows in the forward and rearward vertical walls of the airbag retainer (2) on the underside of the top pad. To disengage the hooks, use hand pressure to pull the adjacent edge of the airbag housing firmly and evenly upward out of the retainer receptacle, while at the same time pulling the upper edge of the receptacle wall outward far enough to disengage the hooks.
5. With all of the hooks on one side of the airbag housing disengaged from the retainer, rotate that side of the housing upward far enough to disengage the hooks on the opposite side of the housing from the retainer.
6. With all of the hooks disengaged, lift the housing, inflator, and cushion as a unit from the retainer receptacle on the underside of the instrument panel top pad.
7. If the passenger airbag will be replaced with a new replacement unit, remove the two nuts that secure the two stud straps (4) to the studs on the outboard ends of the passenger airbag housing and set the straps aside for installation on the new airbag housing.

Note. The following procedure is for replacement of an ineffective or damaged passenger airbag. If the airbag is ineffective or damaged, but not deployed, review the recommended procedures for handling non-deployed supplemental restraints. See Restraints - Standard Procedure . If the passenger airbag has been deployed, review the recommended procedures for service after a supplemental restraint deployment before removing the airbag from the vehicle. See Restraints - Standard Procedure .

1. If the passenger airbag is being replaced with a new replacement unit, position the two stud straps (4) removed from the old airbag onto the studs on the outboard ends of the passenger airbag housing (1).
2. If the passenger airbag is being replaced with a new replacement unit, install and tighten the two washers and nuts that secure the stud straps removed from the old airbag onto the studs on the outboard ends of the passenger airbag housing. Tighten the nuts to 8 N.m (71 in. lbs.).
3. Place the instrument panel top pad (3) on a suitable work surface with the airbag retainer (2) receptacle facing up. Be certain to take the proper precautions to prevent the top pad from receiving cosmetic damage during the following procedures.
4. Carefully position the passenger airbag housing to the airbag retainer receptacle. The side of the housing with 6 hooks faces the defroster duct outlet or forward in the vehicle.
5. Engage all of the hooks on one side of the airbag housing through the windows on the same side of the retainer, then rotate the opposite side of the airbag housing downward into the receptacle.
6. Inspect around the perimeter of the unit making certain each of the hooks on the passenger airbag housing is fully engaged through the windows in the forward and rearward vertical walls of the retainer receptacle.
7. Reinstall the top pad onto the instrument panel. Refer to «Body/Instrument Panel/PAD, Instrument Panel - Installation»(ref-353577-S22015165882010011200000) .
8. Be certain to tighten the nuts that secure the studs of the passenger airbag stud straps to the instrument panel structural support. Tighten the nuts to 8 N.m (71 in. lbs.).
9. Do not reconnect the battery negative cable at this time. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) verification test procedure should be performed following service of any SRS component. See «Restraints - Standard Procedure»(ref-353580-S33366774452010011200000) .

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The seat airbags (also known as thorax airbags) are standard equipment in all markets except Mexico. These airbags are completely concealed beneath the seat back trim cover on the upper outboard sides of both front seat backs. The airbags are inserted into a sewn pouch on the inside of the trim cover, then secured to the seat back frame by nuts on two studs (1). Both studs are installed on a stamped metal bracket. The stud on one end of the bracket exits through the airbag housing (2), while the second stud is located on the opposite end of the bracket that extends from the lower end of the housing.

The folded seat airbag cushion is contained within and protected by a molded plastic cover (3) secured to the outer edges of the housing. The airbag cushion is constructed of a coated nylon fabric.

The airbag housing contains the airbag inflator and a heat shield. The airbag inflator is a single-initiator, pyrotechnic-type unit that is secured to and sealed within the airbag housing. The seat airbag is connected to the vehicle electrical system through a dedicated jumper wire harness with a connector insulator that connects directly to the inflator initiator (4). The connector insulators are uniquely keyed and color-coded to ensure they can only be connected to the initiator.

The seat airbag cannot be repaired, and must be replaced if deployed, ineffective, or in any way damaged. If the seat airbag is deployed, the seat back frame, the seat back foam cushion, the seat back trim cover and the seat airbag jumper wire harness must also be replaced.

Note. The following procedure is for replacement of an ineffective or damaged seat airbag. If the airbag is ineffective or damaged, but not deployed, review the recommended procedures for handling non-deployed supplemental restraints. See Restraints - Standard Procedure . If the seat airbag has been deployed, review the recommended procedures for service after a supplemental restraint deployment before removing the airbag from the vehicle. See Restraints - Standard Procedure .

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1. Position the front seat to its most forward position for easiest access to the front seat mounting hardware.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service.
3. Remove the front seat from the vehicle. Refer to «Body/Seats/SEAT - Removal»(ref-353577-S24542628262010011200000) . CAUTION: During removal of the seat back trim cover, be certain not to tear or damage the integral nylon pouch that contains the seat airbag. If the nylon pouch or the trim cover are torn or damaged, the entire front seat back trim cover must be replaced with a new unit.
4. Remove the trim from the front and back of the front seat back frame (2), but do not remove from the outboard side of the seat back trim cover until after the seat airbag has been detached from the seat. Refer to «Body/Seats/COVER, Seat Back - Removal»(ref-353577-S26144372882010011200000) . CAUTION: Do not pull on the seat airbag jumper wire harness (4) take out or pry on the connector insulator to disengage the connector from the seat airbag (1) inflator connector receptacle. Improper removal of this take out and its connector insulator can result in damage to the airbag circuits or the connector insulator.
5. Disconnect the seat airbag jumper wire harness connector from the seat airbag inflator. Slide the yellow locking tab down, then squeeze the two latch tabs on the connector insulator. Pull the insulator straight out from the airbag inflator to disconnect it from the connector receptacle.
6. Remove the two nuts (3) that secure the seat airbag to the side of the seat back frame.
7. Grasp the outboard side of the seat back trim cover and pull the trim cover and cushion over the top of the seat back frame. This will allow room to remove the seat airbag without damaging the trim cover or the cushion.
8. Working between the seat back trim cover and the seat back frame carefully disengage the two seat airbag studs from the nylon pouch and slide the airbag out of the pouch. Be certain not to tear or damage the nylon pouch or the trim cover.

Note. The following procedure is for replacement of an ineffective or damaged seat airbag. If the airbag is ineffective or damaged, but not deployed, review the recommended procedures for handling non-deployed supplemental restraints. See Restraints - Standard Procedure . If the seat airbag has been deployed, review the recommended procedures for service after a supplemental restraint deployment before removing the airbag from the vehicle. See Restraints - Standard Procedure .

1. Carefully slide the seat airbag into the nylon pouch integral to the outboard side of the front seat back trim cover and engage the two airbag studs through the holes provided in the pouch. Be certain not to tear or damage the nylon pouch or the trim cover.
2. Position the seat airbag and trim cover as a unit to the outboard side of the seat back frame and insert the studs through the mounting holes in the frame.
3. Install and tighten the two nuts (3) that secure the seat airbag to the outboard side of the seat back frame. Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (88 in. lbs.).
4. Reconnect the seat jumper wire harness (4) connector to the seat airbag inflator. Be certain that the connector latches and lock are fully engaged. CAUTION: Be certain that all of the trim is properly reinstalled on the front seat back frame. Failure to do so will adversely affect the function of the seat airbag system.
5. Reinstall the trim onto the front and back of the front seat back frame. Refer to «Body/Seats/COVER, Seat Back - Installation»(ref-353577-S12531379342010011200000) .
6. Reinstall the front seat into the vehicle. Refer to «Body/Seats/SEAT - Installation»(ref-353577-S14590665032010011200000) .
7. Do not reconnect the battery negative cable at this time. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) verification test procedure should be performed following service of any SRS component. See «Restraints - Standard Procedure»(ref-353580-S33366774452010011200000) .

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Side curtain airbags are standard factory installed equipment in this vehicle for all markets except Mexico. These airbags are passive, inflatable, Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) components, and vehicles with this equipment can be readily identified by a molded identification trim button with the SRS - AIRBAG logo located near the top of each upper B-pillar and C-pillar trim. This system is designed to reduce injuries to the vehicle occupants in the event of a side impact collision or a vehicle rollover incident.

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Vehicles equipped with side curtain airbags have two individually controlled curtain airbag units (1). These airbag units are concealed and mounted above the headliner where they are each secured to one of the roof side rails. Each folded airbag cushion is contained within a fabric wrap that extends along the roof rail from the A-pillar at the front of the vehicle to near the D-pillar (5 passenger seating) or to the liftgate opening header (7 passenger seating) at the rear of the vehicle.

Two plastic retainer clips secure a long tether (2) to the inside of the A-pillar downward from the front of the airbag cushion, where it is retained to a slot in the base of the A-pillar near the belt line with a metal hook followed by a plastic push-in retainer to secure the hook in the slot. On vehicles with 5 passenger seating, a retainer clip on another short tether (4) at the rear of the cushion is secured by a screw to the upper liftgate opening header inner reinforcement. On vehicles with 7 passenger seating, the rear of the cushion turns inboard at the D-pillar and is secured by nuts to a weld stud on the upper liftgate opening header inner reinforcement.

The hybrid-type inflator (5) for each airbag is secured to the airbag unit above the C-pillar. A stamped metal bracket on the inflator is secured by two screws to the inner roof rail above the C-pillar. The inflator is connected to the airbag cushion by a tubular manifold. The entire cushion and inflator assembly is temporarily secured through plastic mounting tabs (3) with plastic push-in retainers, then is permanently secured by a combination of screws and nuts to weld studs spaced along the inside of the roof rail.

A take out and connector of the body wire harness is routed up each C-pillar to the roof rail to the connector receptacle of the initiator at the rear of the airbag inflator. This connects the airbag unit to the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC).

The side curtain airbag unit cannot be adjusted or repaired and must be replaced if deployed, ineffective, or in any way damaged. Once a side curtain airbag has been deployed, the complete airbag unit, the headliner, the upper A, B, C and D-pillar trim, and all other visibly damaged components must be replaced.

Note. The following procedure is for replacement of an ineffective or damaged side curtain airbag. If the airbag is ineffective or damaged, but not deployed, review the recommended procedures for handling non-deployed supplemental restraints. See Restraints - Standard Procedure . If the side curtain airbag has been deployed, review the recommended procedures for service after a supplemental restraint deployment before removing the airbag from the vehicle. See Restraints - Standard Procedure .

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1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service.
2. Remove the headliner from the vehicle. Refer to «Body/Interior/HEADLINER - Removal»(ref-353577-S38292437012010011200000) .
3. On vehicles with 5 passenger seating, remove the screw that secures the side curtain airbag (2) rear tether retainer clip (3) to the inner roof rail above the D-pillar (4).
4. On vehicles with 7 passenger seating, remove the nut (1) that secures the side curtain airbag (2) rear mounting tab to the weld stud on the upper liftgate opening inner reinforcement.
5. On vehicles with 7 passenger seating, remove the screw (3) that secures the side curtain airbag mounting tab to the inner roof rail above the D-pillar (4).
6. Remove the nut (1) that secures the side curtain airbag mounting tab to the weld stud on the inner roof rail above the quarter window opening.
7. Disengage the plastic push-in retainers (5) that secure the airbag or rear tether mounting tabs to the inner roof rail above the D-pillar.
8. Disengage the plastic push-in retainer (1) that secures the side curtain airbag (6) to the Head Impact Countermeasure (HIC) rib cartridge (3) covering the airbag inflator (2) on the inner roof rail above the C-pillar (5).
9. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, carefully pry the HIC rib cartridge away from the inner roof rail far enough to disengage the three snap clip retainers and remove the cartridge from the roof rail. Be certain not to damage the wiring or, if equipped, the sunroof drain hose (4) routed between the cartridge and the roof rail.
10. Disengage the plastic clip that secures the side curtain airbag (5) front tether hook (6) to the inner A-pillar (1) near the belt line.
11. Disengage the metal hook that secures the front tether to the inner A-pillar. Both the hook and the plastic clip are secured in the same slotted hole of the A-pillar.
12. Remove the three nuts (2) that secure the side curtain airbag mounting tabs to the weld studs on the inner roof rail above the front and rear door openings.
13. Disengage the plastic push-in retainers (3) that secure the side curtain airbag and the front tether to the inner A-pillar and the inner roof rail over the B-pillar (4).
14. Disconnect the body wire harness connector (3) from the connector receptacle at the rear of the side curtain airbag inflator (4) located on the inner roof rail above the C-pillar (5).
15. Remove the two screws (2) that secure the inflator mounting bracket to the inner roof rail.
16. Disengage the plastic push-in retainer (6) that secures the inflator mounting bracket to the inner roof rail.
17. Remove the side curtain airbag (1) and inflator from the vehicle as a unit.

Note. The following procedure is for replacement of an ineffective or damaged side curtain airbag. If the airbag is ineffective or damaged, but not deployed, review the recommended procedures for handling non-deployed supplemental restraints. See Restraints - Standard Procedure . If the side curtain airbag has been deployed, review the recommended procedures for service after a supplemental restraint deployment before removing the airbag from the vehicle. See Restraints - Standard Procedure .

1. Position the side curtain airbag (1) and inflator (4) into the vehicle as a unit.
2. Position the inflator mounting bracket to the inner roof rail above the C-pillar (5) and engage the locating tab of the mounting bracket with the locating hole in the roof side rail.
3. Engage the plastic push-in retainer (6) that temporarily secures the inflator mounting bracket to the inner roof rail.
4. Install and tighten the two screws (2) that secure the inflator mounting bracket to the inner roof rail. Tighten the screws to 9 N.m (80 in. lbs.).
5. Reconnect the body wire harness connector (3) to the connector receptacle at the rear of the inflator (2). Be certain to route the wiring outboard of the inflator, between the inflator and the roof side rail.
6. Working from the inflator toward the front of the vehicle, engage the three mounting tabs of the side curtain airbag (5) over the weld studs on the inner roof rail above the rear and front door openings.
7. Working from the inflator toward the front of the vehicle, engage the plastic push-in retainers (3) that temporarily secure the side curtain airbag and the front tether to the inner roof rail over the B-pillar (4) and the inner A-pillar (1).
8. Install and tighten the three nuts (2) that secure the side curtain airbag mounting tabs to the weld studs on the inner roof rail above the front and rear door openings. Tighten the nuts to 9 N.m (80 in. lbs.).
9. Engage the metal hook (6) that secures the front tether to the inner A-pillar near the belt line.
10. Engage the plastic clip that secures the front tether hook to the inner A-pillar. Both the hook and the plastic clip are secured in the same slotted hole of the A-pillar, but the hook MUST be installed prior to the clip.
11. Position the Head Impact Countermeasure (HIC) rib cartridge (3) over the airbag inflator (2) above the C-pillar (5) and align the front and rear locating bosses of the cartridge with the slots of the inner roof rail. Be certain the wiring and, if equipped, the sunroof drain hose (4) are routed through the clearance notch at the bottom of the cartridge, between the cartridge and the roof rail.
12. Using hand pressure, press the HIC rib cartridge toward the inner roof rail until the three snap clip retainers snap into place. Be certain the snap clips are fully engaged with the slots in the roof rail.
13. Engage the plastic push-in retainer (1) that secures the side curtain airbag (6) to the HIC rib cartridge.
14. Working from the inflator toward the rear of the vehicle, engage the mounting tabs of the side curtain airbag (2) to the weld studs on the inner roof rail above the quarter window opening and, if equipped with seven passenger seating, the upper liftgate opening inner reinforcement.
15. Engage the plastic push-in retainers (5) that temporarily secure the airbag or rear tether mounting tabs to the inner roof rail above the D-pillar (4).
16. Install and tighten the nut (1) that secures the side curtain airbag mounting tab to the weld stud on the inner roof rail above the quarter window opening.
17. On vehicles with 5 passenger seating, install and tighten the screw that secures the rear tether retainer clip (3) to the inner roof rail above the D-pillar (4). Be certain the anti-rotation tab of the retainer clip is engaged in the clearance hole of the roof rail. Tighten the screw to 9 N.m (80 in. lbs.).
18. On vehicles with 7 passenger seating, install and tighten the screw (3) that secures the side curtain airbag mounting tab to the inner roof rail above the D-pillar. Tighten the screw to 9 N.m (80 in. lbs.).
19. On vehicles with 7 passenger seating, install and tighten the nut that secures the side curtain airbag rear mounting tab to the weld stud on the upper liftgate opening inner reinforcement. Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 in. lbs.).
20. Reinstall the headliner into the vehicle. Refer to «Body/Interior/HEADLINER - Installation»(ref-353577-S03771466932010011200000) .
21. Do not reconnect the battery negative cable at this time. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) verification test procedure should be performed following service of any SRS component. See «Restraints - Standard Procedure»(ref-353580-S33366774452010011200000) .

Note. A service replacement clockspring is shipped with the clockspring pre-centered and with a molded plastic locking pin installed. This locking pin should not be removed until the steering wheel has been installed on the steering column. If the locking pin is removed before the steering wheel is installed, the clockspring centering procedure must be performed.

Note. When a clockspring is installed into a vehicle without properly centering and locking the entire steering system, the Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) data does not agree with the true position of the steering system and causes the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) system to shut down. This may also damage the clockspring without any immediate malfunction. Unlike some other Chrysler vehicles, this SAS never requires calibration. See Restraints/CLOCKSPRING - Standard Procedure .

Note. Determining if the clockspring/SAS is centered is also possible electrically using the diagnostic scan tool. Steering wheel position is displayed as ANGLE with a range of up to 900 degrees. Refer to the appropriate menu item on the diagnostic scan tool.

Note. Before starting this procedure, be certain to turn the steering wheel until the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position and that the entire steering system is locked or inhibited from rotation.

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1. Place the front wheels in the straight ahead position and inhibit the steering column shaft from rotation.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
3. Remove the steering wheel from the steering shaft. Refer to «Steering/Column/WHEEL, Steering - Removal»(ref-353572-S01452521492010011200000) .
4. If the removed clockspring is to be reused, be certain to secure the clockspring rotor to the clockspring case to maintain clockspring centering until the steering wheel is reinstalled on the steering column. If clockspring centering is not maintained, the clockspring must be centered again before the steering wheel is reinstalled. See «Restraints/CLOCKSPRING - Standard Procedure»(ref-353580-S31156689042010011200000) .
5. Move the steering column to the fully lowered position and leave the tilt release lever in the released (down) position.
6. Remove the upper and lower shrouds from the steering column. Refer to «Steering/Column/SHROUD, Steering Column - Removal»(ref-353572-S11028787042010011200000) and. Refer to «Steering/Column/SHROUD, Steering Column - Removal»(ref-353572-S11028787042010011200000) .
7. Remove the right multi-function switch (3) from the clockspring (4). Refer to «Electrical - Wipers/Washers/Wipers/Washers/SWITCH, Multifunction - Removal»(ref-353567-S37556811142010011200000) .
8. Remove the left multi-function switch (5) from the clockspring. Refer to «Electrical - Lamps and Lighting/Lamps/Lighting - Exterior/SWITCH, Multifunction - Removal»(ref-353575-S42184119242010011200000) .
9. Remove the three screws (1) that secure the clockspring to the steering column bracket (2).
10. Pull the clockspring (1) away from the steering column far enough to access and disconnect the three instrument panel wire harness connectors (2) from the receptacles on the back of the clockspring case.
11. Remove the clockspring from the steering column.

Note. A service replacement clockspring is shipped with the clockspring pre-centered and with a molded plastic locking pin installed. This locking pin should not be removed until the steering wheel has been installed on the steering column. If the locking pin is removed before the steering wheel is installed, the clockspring centering procedure must be performed.

Note. When a clockspring is installed into a vehicle without properly centering and locking the entire steering system, the Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) data does not agree with the true position of the steering system and causes the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) system to shut down. This may also damage the clockspring without any immediate malfunction. Unlike some other Chrysler vehicles, this SAS never requires calibration. See Restraints/CLOCKSPRING - Standard Procedure .

Note. Determining if the clockspring/SAS is centered is also possible electrically using the diagnostic scan tool. Steering wheel position is displayed as ANGLE with a range of up to 900 degrees. Refer to the appropriate menu item on the diagnostic scan tool.

Note. Before starting this procedure, be certain to turn the steering wheel until the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position and that the entire steering system is locked or inhibited from rotation.

1. If a new clockspring (1) is being installed, transfer the multifunction switch jumper harness from the old clockspring or position a new jumper harness onto the new clockspring.
2. Carefully slide the clockspring down over the steering column upper shaft far enough to reconnect the three instrument panel wire harness connectors (2) to the receptacles on the back of the clockspring case.
3. Position the clockspring (4) onto the steering column bracket (2).
4. Install and tighten the three screws (1) that secure the clockspring to the bracket in the following sequence: lower right, upper left, upper right. Tighten the screws to 3 N.m (27 in. lbs.). NOTE: Use of an improper sequence when tightening the clockspring mounting screws may result in an audible ticking noise as the steering wheel is rotated.
5. Reinstall the left multi-function switch (5) onto the clockspring. Refer to «Electrical - Lamps and Lighting/Lamps/Lighting - Exterior/SWITCH, Multifunction - Installation»(ref-353575-S31857577842010011200000) .
6. Reinstall the right multi-function switch (3) onto the clockspring. Refer to «Electrical - Wipers/Washers/Wipers/Washers/SWITCH, Multifunction - Installation»(ref-353567-S18123075162010011200000) .
7. Reinstall the upper and lower shrouds onto the steering column. Refer to «Steering/Column/SHROUD, Steering Column - Installation»(ref-353572-S32651339442010011200000) and. Refer to «Steering/Column/SHROUD, Steering Column - Installation»(ref-353572-S32651339442010011200000) .
8. Move the steering column back to the fully raised position and move the tilt release lever back to the locked (up) position.
9. Reinstall the steering wheel onto the steering column. Refer to «Steering/Column/WHEEL, Steering - Installation»(ref-353572-S19832776062010011200000) .
10. Remove the plastic locking pin that secures the clockspring rotor to the clockspring case to maintain clockspring centering.
11. Reconnect the battery negative cable.

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The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) (1) is secured with three screws to a stamped steel mounting bracket welded onto the top of the floor panel transmission tunnel near the base of the dash panel and just forward on the center instrument panel support in the passenger compartment of the vehicle. Concealed within a hollow in the center of the die cast aluminum ORC housing is the electronic circuitry of the ORC which includes a microprocessor, electronic impact sensors and an energy storage capacitor. A stamped metal cover plate is secured to the bottom of the ORC housing with five screws to enclose and protect the internal electronic circuitry and components.

An arrow printed on the label (2) on the top of the ORC housing provides a visual verification of the proper orientation of the unit, and should always be pointed toward the front of the vehicle. The ORC housing has three integral mounting tabs and two integral locating pins. The molded plastic electrical connector (3), with two receptacles containing numerous terminal pins, exits the rearward facing side of the ORC housing. These terminal pins connect the ORC to the vehicle electrical system through two dedicated take outs and connectors, one from the body wire harness and one from the instrument panel wire harness.

The impact sensors internal to the ORC are calibrated for the specific vehicle, and are only serviced as a unit with the ORC. In addition, there are unique versions of the ORC for vehicles with or without side curtain airbags or seat (thorax) airbags, with or without third row seating as well as for those vehicles with domestic or export applications. These variations are necessary for both equipment needs and for compliance with certain regulatory requirements. The ORC cannot be repaired or adjusted and, if damaged or ineffective, it must be replaced.

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1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service.
2. Remove the mini console from the top of the floor panel transmission tunnel (3). Refer to «Body/Instrument Panel/BIN, Instrument Panel - Removal»(ref-353577-S36280439822010011200000) .
3. First disconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector (4), followed by the body wire harness connector (5) from the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) (2) connector receptacles located on the rearward facing side of the module. To disconnect the wire harness connectors from the ORC, depress the release tab and lift the lever arm to the fully open position on each connector.
4. Remove the three screws (1) that secure the ORC to the ORC bracket that is welded onto the top of the floor panel transmission tunnel.
5. Lift the ORC far enough to disengage the locating pins and remove the ORC from the bracket.

1. Carefully position the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) (2) to the ORC bracket that is welded onto the top of the floor panel transmission tunnel. When the ORC is correctly positioned, the arrow on the ORC label will be pointed forward in the vehicle and the locating pins on the bottom of the ORC will be engaged into the locating holes in the ORC bracket.
2. Install and tighten the three screws (1) that secure the ORC to the ORC bracket. Tighten the screws to 12.5 N.m (9 ft. lbs.). CAUTION: The lever arms of the wire harness connectors for the ORC MUST be in the unlatched position before they are inserted into their connector receptacles on the ORC or they may become damaged.
3. First reconnect the body wire harness connector (5), followed by the instrument panel wire harness connector (4) to the ORC connector receptacles located on the rearward facing side of the module. Be certain that the latches on both connectors are each fully engaged.
4. Reinstall the mini console onto the top of the floor panel transmission tunnel. Refer to «Body/Instrument Panel/BIN, Instrument Panel - Installation»(ref-353577-S11718586852010011200000) .
5. Do not reconnect the battery negative cable at this time. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) verification test procedure should be performed following service of any SRS component. See «Restraints - Standard Procedure»(ref-353580-S33366774452010011200000) . NOTE: Service replacement ORC modules are shipped in a LOCKED OUT state and after installed will set a ORC UNLOCKED - ALL DEPLOYMENT DISABLED fault. Use a diagnostic scan tool to access the ORC module and go to the MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS menu item to perform the MODULE INITIALIZATION procedure to erase the fault and initialize the new replacement ORC.

WEB STOP BUTTON REPLACEMENT

The webbing of the second row center seat belt tip half for this vehicle is equipped with a molded plastic web stop button, which holds the latch plate of the seat belt tip half in a readily accessible stored position and prevents it from falling to the lower belt anchor while the belt is not in use. If this button becomes damaged or separated from the belt webbing, it may be successfully replaced using the following procedure without the need for removing or replacing the entire seat belt assembly.

The web stop button replacement kit includes two molded plastic replacement button halves: a male button half with a pointed spike in its center, and a female button half with a hole in its center. The button halves are not available separately. In addition to the button replacement kit, a pair of wheel weight pliers (such as KD Tools® #3358, Snap-on® #WWPR13A or equivalent) and a gel-type super adhesive glue (such as Mopar® Bond-All Gel #04467709 or equivalent) are required.

Note. Avoid using heavy-duty, truck-style wheel weight pliers as the jaws may not close far enough to successfully complete web stop button replacement.

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1. Carefully inspect the seat belt webbing to identify the hole or a witness mark where the original web stop button halves (2 and 5) were installed. If no distinct evidence of the prior button location is found, go to Step 2. If the original button location is clearly evident, go to Step 3.
2. Find the appropriate dimension in the Web Stop Button Location table. Measure and mark that distance (4) in the center of the belt webbing from the point where the webbing is secured to the seat belt lower anchor plate (3). WEB STOP BUTTON LOCATION SEATING POSITION DIMENSION SECOND ROW CENTER 260 plus or minus 5 millimeters (10.24 plus or minus 0.20 inches)
3. Working from the side of the seat belt webbing that faces the interior of the vehicle, pierce the webbing with the spike in the center of the male button half. The male button head should face the interior of the vehicle.
4. Apply a small dot of gel-type super adhesive glue (2) around the center hole on the back side of the female button half (1).
5. Press the female button half over the spike of the male button half that protrudes through the side of the belt webbing that faces away from the interior of the vehicle.
6. Use the flat anvil-like jaw (3) of the wheel weight pliers to flatten the sharp spike (2) of the male button half that protrudes through the female button half (1) on the back side of the belt webbing (4).
7. Carefully use the curved jaw (3) of the wheel weight pliers to compress and form the flattened spike of the male button half (2) on the back side of the seat belt webbing (1) until it is concave and entirely below the outer convex surface of the female button half.
8. Check to be certain that the web stop button is secure.

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1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service.
2. Reach under the rear edge of the front seat cushion to access the seat track position sensor (2) on a bracket (1) located on the inboard side near the rear of the upper inboard seat track (4).
3. Using a small screwdriver, hold the latch feature (3) depressed while sliding the connector end of the sensor off of the bracket.
4. Disconnect the seat wire harness connector (5) from the sensor connector receptacle.
5. Remove the sensor from under the front seat.

1. Reach under the rear edge of the front seat cushion to reconnect the seat wire harness connector (5) to the seat track position sensor (2) connector receptacle. Be certain that the latch on the connector is fully engaged.
2. Align the open end of the sensor to the blade of the sensor bracket (1) located on the inboard side near the rear of the upper inboard seat track (4).
3. Push the sensor firmly onto the bracket until the latch feature (3) snaps into place with an audible click.
4. Do not reconnect the battery negative cable at this time. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) verification test procedure should be performed following service of any SRS component. See «Restraints - Standard Procedure»(ref-353580-S33366774452010011200000) .

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The seat belt switch (4) is a small, normally open, single pole, single throw, plunger (3) actuated, momentary switch. One seat belt switch is installed on the seat belt retractor frame (2) over the retractor spool (1) for the driver side front seat. The seat belt switch includes an integral connector that is connected to the vehicle electrical system through a take out and connector of the body wire harness.

The seat belt switch cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if ineffective or damaged, the entire front seat belt and retractor unit must be replaced.